Hilsman Middle School

628 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hilsman Middle School, located at 870 Gaines School Road in Athens, Georgia, serves a diverse student body as part of the Clarke County School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the faculty strives to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Hilsman Middle School offers a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs, which help create a well-rounded school culture. The school prioritizes strong community partnerships and parent involvement, working to bridge the gap between the classroom and the local Athens community. With a focus on equity and student success, Hilsman aims to provide a supportive space where all students can reach their full potential.

628

Total Students

58.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilsman Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	82
Black	362
Asian	7
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

Black
362 (57.6 %)
White
132 (21.0 %)
Hispanic
82 (13.1 %)
Two or More
44 (7.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clarke County
Phone:	(706)548-7281
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	624
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 218

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 201